Water-dispensing system with coffee maker

ABSTRACT

The water-dispensing system with coffee maker comprises a water generation system, a condensate pump, a condensate filter, and a coffee maker. The coffee maker further comprises a water storage reservoir and a power circuit. The water generation system, the condensate pump, and the condensate filter are fluidically connected. The condensate filter fluidically connects to the water storage reservoir of the coffee maker. The water generation system and the condensate pump electrically connect to the power circuit. The water-dispensing system with coffee maker is powered using electrical energy provided by a power circuit provisioned through the coffee maker.

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This non-provisional application claims priority under 35 USC 120 toU.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 17/176,350 filed on Feb. 16,2021 by the inventor: Thomas Mullenaux. This non-provisional applicationclaims U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 17/176,350 in itsentirety.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of domestic articlesincluding kitchen equipment. (A47J00/00)

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The water-dispensing system with coffee maker comprises a watergeneration system, a condensate pump, a condensate filter, and a coffeemaker. The coffee maker further comprises a water storage reservoir anda power circuit. The water generation system, the condensate pump, andthe condensate filter are fluidically connected. The condensate filterfluidically connects to the water storage reservoir of the coffee maker.The water generation system and the condensate pump electrically connectto the power circuit. The water-dispensing system with coffee maker ispowered using electrical energy provided by a power circuit provisionedthrough the coffee maker.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of thewater-dispensing system with coffee maker will be readily apparent tothose of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detaileddescription of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative,embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of thewater-dispensing system with coffee maker in detail, it is to beunderstood that the water-dispensing system with coffee maker is notlimited in its applications to the details of construction andarrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conceptof this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design ofother structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the severalpurposes of the water-dispensing system with coffee maker.

It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including suchequivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spiritand scope of the water-dispensing system with coffee maker. It is alsoto be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed hereinare for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a partof this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention andtogether with the description serve to explain the principles of theinvention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided toenable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are notintended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and isnot intended to limit the described embodiments of the application anduses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary”or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, orillustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or“illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred oradvantageous over other implementations. All of the implementationsdescribed below are exemplary implementations provided to enable personsskilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended tolimit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is nointention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented inthe preceding technical field, background, brief summary or thefollowing detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodimentsof the disclosure, which are illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 4.

The water-dispensing system with coffee maker 100 (hereinafterinvention) comprises a water generation system 101, a condensate pump102, a condensate filter 103, and a coffee maker 201. The coffee maker201 further comprises a water storage reservoir 202 and a power circuit104. The water generation system 101, the condensate pump 102, and thecondensate filter 103 are fluidically connected. The condensate filter103 fluidically connects to the water storage reservoir 202 of thecoffee maker 201. The water generation system 101 and the condensatepump 102 electrically connect to the power circuit 104. The invention100 is powered using electrical energy provided by a power circuit 104provisioned through the coffee maker 201. The water generation system101 condenses water vapor drawn from the air into condensed water 105.The condensed water 105 is pumped by the condensate pump 102 through thecondensate filter 103 into the water storage reservoir 202.

The coffee maker 201 is an appliance. The coffee maker 201 is a devicethat is dedicated to making coffee for subsequent consumption. Thecoffee maker 201 is an electrically powered device. The water storagereservoir 202 is the container that stores the drinking water 106 neededby the coffee maker 201 to make coffee. The water storage reservoir 202forms a fluidic connection with the condensate filter 103. The waterstorage reservoir 202 receives drinking water 106 from the condensatefilter 103. The power circuit 104 is an electric circuit. The powercircuit 104 provides the electric energy necessary to operate both thecoffee maker 201, the water generation system 101, and the condensatepump 102.

The condensate water 105 is a source of water generated by the watergeneration system 101. The condensate water 105 is generated through aphase change of water from a gas phase into a liquid phase. The watergeneration system 101 further comprises a dehumidifier 121 and acondensate reservoir 111. The dehumidifier 121 and the condensatereservoir 111 are fluidically connected.

The dehumidifier 121 is a device that changes the phase of water vaporin the atmosphere into the liquid phase condensate water 105. Thedehumidifier 121 is an electrically operated device that drawselectrical energy from the power circuit 104. The use of a dehumidifier121 is well-known and documented in the mechanical arts.

The condensate reservoir 111 is a containment structure. The condensatereservoir 111 collects condensate water 105 from the dehumidifier 121.The condensate reservoir 111 stores the condensate water 105 until thecondensate pump 102 pumps the condensate water 105 through thecondensate filter 103 and into the water storage reservoir 202 of thecoffee maker 201.

The condensate reservoir 111 further comprises a condensate dischargeport 112. The condensate discharge port 112 is a fluidic connectionformed between the condensate reservoir 111 and the condensate pump 102.The condensate pump 102 draws the condensate water 105 out of thecondensate reservoir 111 through the condensate discharge port 112 fortransport into the fluid input of the condensate filter 103.

The condensate pump 102 is a mechanical device. The condensate pump 102is an electrically powered device. The condensate pump 102 generates apressure differential. The pressure differential generated by thecondensate pump 102 transports the condensate water 105 from thecondensate reservoir 111 and through the condensate filter 103 into thewater storage reservoir 202 of the coffee maker 201. The condensatereservoir 111 controls the operation of the condensate pump 102 bycontrolling the operation of an electric motor that drives thecondensate pump 102. The use of a pump is well-known and documented inthe mechanical arts.

The condensate filter 103 is a filtering device. The condensate filter103 filters the condensate water 105 as it passes through the condensatefilter 103. The condensate filter 103 converts the condensate water 105into the drinking water 106 by removing impurities contained within thecondensate filter 103. In the first potential embodiment of thedisclosure, the condensate filter 103 is a bed filter that passes thecondensate water 105 through a bed formed of activated carbon.

The condensate filter 103 further comprises a condensate check valve113. The condensate check valve 113 forms a direct fluidic connectionbetween the discharge port of the condensate filter 103 and the waterstorage reservoir 202 of the coffee maker 201. The condensate checkvalve 113 transports the drinking water 106 from the condensate filter103 into the water storage reservoir 202. The condensate check valve 113limits the direction of the flow of the drinking water 106 to thedirection from the condensate filter 103 into the water storagereservoir 202 of the coffee maker 201.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Appliance: As used in this disclosure, an appliance is a device orinstrument intended to perform a single task.

Ball: As used in this disclosure, a ball refers to an object with aspherical or nearly spherical shape.

Ball Check Valve: As used in this disclosure, a ball check valve is atype of check valve. A ball check valve is a valve that has a ballinserted into it such that the ball move freely within the valvestructure. The flow of fluid applies a force to the ball check valvethat provides the motive forces that move the ball within the valvestructure. The ball check valve is structured such that the flow of afluid through the ball check valve in a first direction presses the ballinto the flow path of the fluid through the ball check valve such thatthe fluid will apply a pressure against the ball that closes the fluidflow path through the ball check valve in the first direction. The ballcheck valve is further structured such that the flow of a fluid throughthe ball check valve in a second direction pushes the ball out of theflow path of the ball check valve such that the ball check valve allowsthe flow of fluid in the second direction. The second direction is theopposite direction to the first direction.

Check Valve: As used in this disclosure, a check valve is a valve thatpermits the flow of fluid in a single direction. Within selectedpotential embodiments of this disclosure, the check valve is acommercially available product that is selected from the groupconsisting of a ball check valve, a Tesla valve, and a duck valve.

Drinking Water: As used in this disclosure, drinking water is water thatis deemed safe for drinking or use in cooking by humans. A synonym ispotable water.

Duck Valve: As used in this disclosure, a duck valve is a check valve.The duck valve is formed from two or more elastomeric structures. Whenthe two or more elastomeric structures are in their relaxed shape, theduck valve forms a seal. The seal is oriented such that a fluidicpressure differential in a first direction will separate the two or moreelastomeric structures allowing the fluid to flow through the duck valvein the first directions. When the fluidic pressure differential is in asecond direction that is opposite to the first direction, the fluidicpressure applies a pressure that maintains the two or more elastomericstructures in their relaxed shape and prevents the flow of fluid throughthe duck valve in the second direction. A duck valve derives its namefrom a commonly used shape of the two or more elastomeric structures. Aduck valve is also called a silicone valve.

External Power Source: As used in this disclosure, an external powersource is a source of the energy that is externally provided to enablethe operation of the present disclosure. Examples of external powersources include, but are not limited to, electrical power sources andcompressed air sources.

Flow: As used in this disclosure, a flow refers to the passage of afluid past a fixed point. This definition considers bulk solid materialsas capable of flow.

Fluid: As used in this disclosure, a fluid refers to a state of matterwherein the matter is capable of flow and takes the shape of a containerit is placed within. The term fluid commonly refers to a liquid or agas.

Fluidic Connection: As used in this disclosure, a fluidic connectionrefers to a tubular structure that transports a fluid from a firstobject to a second object. Methods to design and use a fluidicconnections are well-known and documented in the mechanical, chemical,and plumbing arts.

Gas: As used in this disclosure, a gas refers to a state (phase) ofmatter that is fluid and that fills the volume of the structure thatcontains it. Stated differently, the volume of a gas always equals thevolume of its container.

Humidity: As used in this disclosure, humidity refers water vapor thatis dissolved in the atmosphere. The mass of water dissolved into theatmosphere is limited by the temperature of the atmosphere.

Liquid: As used in this disclosure, a liquid refers to a state (phase)of matter that is fluid and that maintains, for a given pressure, afixed volume that is independent of the volume of the container.

Phase: As used in this disclosure, phase refers to the state of the formof matter. The common states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, andplasma.

Phase Change Terminology: As used in this disclosure, the followingterms are used to describe a phase change. A phase change from a solidphase to a liquid phase is called melting. A phase change from a liquidphase to a solid phase is called freezing or solidification. A phasechange from a solid phase to a gas phase is called sublimation. A phasechange from a gas phase to a solid phase is called deposition. A phasechange from a liquid phase to a gas phase is called evaporation. A phasechange from a gas phase to a liquid phase is called condensation. Aphase change from a gas phase to a plasma phase is called ionization. Aphase change from a plasma phase to a gas phase is called recombination.

Port: As used in this disclosure, a port is an opening formed in a firstobject that allows a second object to pass through a boundary formed bythe first object.

Reservoir: As used in this disclosure, a reservoir refers to a containeror containment system that is configured to store a liquid.

Solid: As used in this disclosure, a solid refers to a state (phase) ofmatter that: 1) has a fixed volume; and, 2) does not flow.

Tank: As used in this disclosure, a tank is an enclosed hollow structureused to store a fluid.

Tesla Valve: As used in this disclosure, a Tesla valve is a type ofcheck valve that requires the use of no moving parts.

Valve: As used in this disclosure, a valve is a device that is used tocontrol the flow of a fluid (gas or liquid) through a pipe, tube, orhose.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that theoptimum dimensional relationship for the various components of theinvention described above and in FIGS. 1 through 4 include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation,assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilledin the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the invention.

It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognizenumerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the variousembodiments of the present invention which will result in an improvedinvention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of thepresent invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, theinvention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims andtheir equivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A water-dispensing system with coffee makercomprising a water generation system, a condensate pump, a condensatefilter, and a coffee maker; wherein the water generation system, thecondensate pump, and the condensate filter are fluidically connected;wherein the condensate filter and the coffee maker are fluidicallyconnected.
 2. The water-dispensing system with coffee maker according toclaim 1 wherein the coffee maker is an appliance; wherein the coffeemaker is an electrically powered device; wherein the coffee makerfurther comprises a water storage reservoir and a power circuit; whereinthe water storage reservoir is the container that stores the drinkingwater needed by the coffee maker to make coffee; wherein the waterstorage reservoir forms a fluidic connection with the condensate filter;wherein the water storage reservoir receives drinking water from thecondensate filter; wherein the power circuit is an electric circuit;wherein the power circuit provides the electric energy necessary tooperate both the coffee maker, the water generation system, and thecondensate pump.
 3. The water-dispensing system with coffee makeraccording to claim 2 wherein the water generation system condenses watervapor drawn from the air into condensed water; wherein the condensedwater is pumped by the condensate pump through the condensate filterinto the water storage reservoir.
 4. The water-dispensing system withcoffee maker according to claim 3 wherein the condensate filterfluidically connects to the water storage reservoir of the coffee maker;wherein the water generation system and the condensate pump electricallyconnect to the power circuit.
 5. The water-dispensing system with coffeemaker according to claim 4 wherein the water generation system furthercomprises a dehumidifier and a condensate reservoir; wherein thedehumidifier and the condensate reservoir are fluidically connected. 6.The water-dispensing system with coffee maker according to claim 5wherein the dehumidifier is a device that changes the phase of watervapor in the atmosphere into the liquid phase condensate water; whereinthe dehumidifier is an electrically operated device that drawselectrical energy from the power circuit.
 7. The water-dispensing systemwith coffee maker according to claim 6 wherein the condensate reservoiris a containment structure; wherein the condensate reservoir collectscondensate water from the dehumidifier; wherein the condensate reservoirstores the condensate water until the condensate pump pumps thecondensate water through the condensate filter and into the waterstorage reservoir of the coffee maker.
 8. The water-dispensing systemwith coffee maker according to claim 7 wherein the condensate reservoirfurther comprises a condensate discharge port; wherein the condensatedischarge port is a fluidic connection formed between the condensatereservoir and the condensate pump; wherein the condensate pump draws thecondensate water out of the condensate reservoir through the condensatedischarge port for transport into the fluid input of the condensatefilter.
 9. The water-dispensing system with coffee maker according toclaim 8 wherein the condensate pump is a mechanical device; wherein thecondensate pump is an electrically powered device; wherein thecondensate pump generates a pressure differential; wherein the pressuredifferential generated by the condensate pump transports the condensatewater from the condensate reservoir and through the condensate filterinto the water storage reservoir of the coffee maker; wherein thecondensate reservoir controls the operation of the condensate pump bycontrolling the operation of an electric motor that drives thecondensate pump.
 10. The water-dispensing system with coffee makeraccording to claim 9 wherein the condensate filter is a filteringdevice; wherein the condensate filter filters the condensate water as itpasses through the condensate filter; wherein the condensate filterconverts the condensate water into the drinking water by removingimpurities contained within the condensate filter.
 11. Thewater-dispensing system with coffee maker according to claim 10 whereinthe condensate filter further comprises a condensate check valve;wherein the condensate check valve forms a direct fluidic connectionbetween the discharge port of the condensate filter and the waterstorage reservoir of the coffee maker; wherein the condensate checkvalve transports the drinking water from the condensate filter into thewater storage reservoir; wherein the condensate check valve limits thedirection of the flow of the drinking water to the direction from thecondensate filter into the water storage reservoir of the coffee maker.